Huicho's Bakery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver approached Huicho's Bakery, he paused mid-step, startled by an unfamiliar scent wafting from inside—a sweet, earthy aroma that seemed to dance between vanilla and something exotic. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only empty shelves and closed doors. But then, out of nowhere, a friendly voice called, ‘Good morning! We’re just taking a short break.’ Turned out it was a regular customer who owned the place—Huicho had mysteriously vanished years ago. The driver laughed, realizing his mistake, and joked, ‘Guess I’ll come back when you’re open!’

2. One day, while walking past Huicho's Bakery, a local jogger stopped in surprise. ‘Why is there a giant cookie monster cutout on the window?’ he wondered aloud. Inside, a regular asked the baker, 'Is that thing going to eat your entire shop?' The baker smiled and replied, 'No, he's just helping us attract more customers!' And indeed, word spread quickly, drawing curious passersby who came for cookies—and stayed for coffee.

3. At dawn, when most bakeries were just lighting their ovens, a delivery driver pulled up outside Huicho's Bakery. He froze mid-unload, mouth agape, as something unusual caught his eye. A small cat lazily emerged from behind the counter, its eyes fixed on the loaves of bread. The driver chuckled and whispered, ‘Looks like someone’s been sneaking treats before opening.’ As he turned to leave, he noticed an old sign above the door: “Open at dawn—closed whenever Huicho decides.”

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Huicho's Bakery and froze. From inside came an eerie humming sound, like someone singing in perfect pitch—but no one was there. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only empty shelves and rows of silent ovens. Suddenly, a loaf of freshly baked bread fell from above, landing right next to his foot with a thud. Startled, he looked around once more—still nothing but darkness. Then, from behind him, a friendly voice said, ‘Hey, new guy? Need some help finding your way out?’